Lutein protects senescent ciliary muscle against oxidative stress through the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE pathway.

Ning Gao, Xiang Gao, Miaomiao Du, Yongguo Xiang, Hangjia Zuo, Rongxi Huang, Wenjuan Wan, Ke Hu

The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Ophthalmology, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment on major blinding diseases, Chongqing Eye Institute, Chongqing Branch (Municipality Division) of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Chongqing 400016, PR China.The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Ophthalmology, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment on major blinding diseases, Chongqing Eye Institute, Chongqing Branch (Municipality Division) of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Chongqing 400016, PR China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Aging-induced decline in ciliary muscle function is an important factor in visual accommodative deficits in elderly adults. With this study, we provide an innovative investigation of the interaction between ciliary muscle aging and oxidative stress.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the protective effects of lutein on senescent ciliary muscle cells against oxidative stress, which is related to aging and age-related visual deficits. However, while it addresses a specific aspect of aging, it does not tackle the root causes of aging or lifespan extension directly. The findings may contribute to understanding age-related visual impairments, but the overall impact on the broader field of longevity research is limited.

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